Edith Hirsch Luchins
Edith Hirsch Luchins | |
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| Born | December 21, 1921 Brzeziny, Poland |
| Died | November 18, 2002 (aged 80) Suffern, New York, United States |
| Nationality | Polish American |
| Alma mater | Brooklyn College New York University University of Oregon |
| Known for | Luchins and Luchins' Water Jar Experiment |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics Psychology |
| Institutions | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
| Doctoral advisor | Bertram Yood |
Edith Hirsch Luchins (21 December 1921 in Brzeziny, Poland – 18 November 2002 in Suffern, New York) was a Polish-American mathematician. Her work focused on applying mathematical principles to problems in the philosophy of science and psychology, most notably in the field of Gestalt psychology. The Luchins and Luchins' Water Jar Experiment is named after her and psychologist Abraham S. Luchins.